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Text File  |  1978-03-04  |  434b  |  15 lines
  1. #INFANT INFECTIOUS
  2. /Infectious diseases, DIPHTHERIA
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  4. high temperature
  5. sore throat
  6. enlarged {cervical} glands
  7. grey {exudate} over {pharynx} & {tonsils}
  8. {respiratory} obstruction
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  12. Seek competent medical advice. Infection of the skin by the diphtheria germ can occur in desert regions & may damage nerves, resulting in localized {paralysis} (e.g. foot drop). Therefore, protection by vaccination is very important.
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